Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SA-TAN'IC, or SA-TAN'IC-AL
SA-TAN'IC, or SA-TAN'IC-AL, a.
Having the qualities of Satan; resembling Satan; extremely malicious or wicked; devilish; infernal. Detest the slander which with a satanic smile, exults over the character it has ruined. – Dwight.
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